Can I apply for a Thai tourist visa online while in Vietnam after traveling from the UK?

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Jul 22, 2022

2 years ago

Lucy ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi, I am from the UK and have been in Thailand since September. First on a single entry tourist visa and then on covid extensions. I have come to travel to Vietnam for one month and would like to go back to to Thailand. Will I have issues if I apply for a tourist visa online? Can I do it not in the UK? Does anyone know how long it takes to be processed? Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user from the UK is seeking advice on applying for a Thai tourist visa after traveling to Vietnam. They initially held a single-entry tourist visa followed by COVID-19 extensions. Community members clarify that applying for a tourist visa online from outside the UK is generally not allowed, and the user may need to visit a Thai consulate in Vietnam. There are also discussions on whether eVisa applications can be made from outside the UK.

Siddhartha *********

@Casanova ******

and please sir ! Don’t ask me why

2 years ago

Peter **********

I hope not.

2 years ago

Terary **********

We had a group member said that he was from the US, applied for Thai visa while in Turkey. I was under the impression you can apply for evisa anywhere. It not like they're checking your location.

If you do decide to try for eVisa from the UK, let us know how it works out.

2 years ago

Steve *******

@Terary *********

You can only apply for an evisa if the Country you're in uses the evisa system. Vietnam doesnt use the evisa system.

2 years ago

Terary **********

@Steve ******

I am quite sure I can apply for an evisa in any country that uses the eVisa system, regardless of my current country .

If the Embassy grants the visa is another matter. I suspect this will vary by embassy, just like the hard-copy visa. Australia very easy, short lines, turn-around same day. Sri Lanka, very difficult huge wait, takes a week.

2 years ago

Steve *******

@Terary *********

No, because they want to see flight details from the Country you're in when you apply.

2 years ago

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Steve *******

Victoria *******

I hope so!! I am in Bali and just applied for Thailand evisa

They asked for my flights, I added Bali to Thailand.. they sent request for flight from London.. I sent but explained it’s in the past as I’ve been here 2 months.. that was Friday.. watch this space 🙏

2 years ago

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Victoria *******

Brandon ************

If you're not physically in the UK then no, you can't apply in the UK online.

You'll need to apply in person at one of the Thai consulates in Vietnam as they don't use evisa.

2 years ago

Lucy ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Brandon ***********

do you think that I will have an issue getting my visa issues as I’ve been in Thailand so long on covid extensions?

2 years ago

Brandon ************

@Lucy *****

impossible to say

2 years ago

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Brandon ************